I have tried a lot of different labeling strategies over the years. None of the markers worked out well. Other avenues were just too expensive on a larger scale. After a discussion similar to this one on a daylily group back in the spring, I decided to try the Brother P-touch system. Daylily enthusiasts reported that their Brother P-touch labels lasted for years--longer life than the metal stakes they were affixed to. So far I'm loving the labels. It is so much neater. If the metal stakes prove to be problematic (i.e. rusting apart), I may experiment with dipping them in an epoxy or a plastic coating.
